Each person can register up to five people to allow for families to easily register. If you are looking to sign up a group, please encourage each person to visit the site and register themselves so we can communicate with all volunteers!

2. REGISTRATION will be open until a site is at capacity. Please try to register before May 1st so we can send the right amount of supplies to each site. There are always people who end up not being able to come, so even if you didn't register, you can still volunteer. (This does not apply to large groups! If you are planning on bringing a large group please contact the organizer, Annette Anderson at aanderson@chicagoriver.org so she can help find a site that is a good fit for your group.)

If you are bringing a child who is not your own, children need to have waivers signed by parents! Please print them, have them signed and bring them with you. Check the event page for waivers required.

3. SHOW UP before 9 a.m. so we can start on time. Wear closed toed shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. Please bring water, a hat or an umbrella depending on the weather. Have other questions? Check out our FAQS page!

Please bring a friend, or your whole family and share on social media #ChicagoRiverDay.
And remember, if we all do our part, we can make this river #LosetheLitter!

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.